rowing

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Rowing in a boat with a sliding seat is considered to be one of the best forms of aerobic exercise. It uses muscles in the arms, legs, and torso, providing an all body workout. This increases bone density in the spine which may offer some protection against osteoporosis.

Rowing is a sport which can be enjoyed at many levels. Even some octogenarians with a modest fitness level row regularly for exercise and pleasure. Many stable types of boats have been developed for non-competitive, recreational rowers. Elite rowers require supreme levels of fitness. World-class rowers have extremely high maximum oxygen consumptions (a measure of aerobic fitness), second only to cross-country skiers.

One attraction of rowing is that the boat supports the body so there is little jarring of the joints and a low risk of stress injuries such as shin splints and sore knees. Nevertheless, because the primary power for rowing comes from the leg muscles linked to the back, injuries to the lower back are relatively common. These injuries are often caused by poor conditioning or poor technique, for example, by overworking the flexible thoracic spine rather than using the combined power of the upper and lower body. To reduce the risk of injury, all rowers should do conditioning training and master the correct techniques. They should also train to develop their aerobic fitness, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility, so that they can improve their performance and enhance their enjoyment. Training on water usually includes long stretches of rowing at two-thirds maximum effort interspersed with bursts at maximum energy output. Land-based training may involve calisthenics, weight training, running, cycling, and the use of rowing machines.

Despite low injury rates, serious accidents can occur if rowers capsize. All rowers should be able to swim and be fully aware of survival techniques in case of accidents.

Organized competitive rowing, like most sports, developed in the 19th cent., though the Irish comedian Doggett founded his sculling race on the Thames for the Coat and Badge in 1715. The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race was first rowed in 1829. Henley regatta was established in 1839, the main events being the Grand Challenge Cup for eights and the Diamond Sculls for single oarsmen.

Dansk (Danish)
n. - ro-, roning

idioms:

• rowing boat    robåd
• rowing machine    romaskine

Nederlands (Dutch)
roeien(d), herrie

Français (French)
n. - aviron

idioms:

• rowing boat    bateau à rames
• rowing machine    rameur

Deutsch (German)
n. - Rudern

idioms:

• rowing boat    Ruderboot
• rowing machine    Rudergerät

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - κωπηλασία, κουπί

idioms:

• rowing boat    βάρκα με κουπιά
• rowing machine    κουπί γυμναστικής

Italiano (Italian)
voga, canottaggio

idioms:

• rowing boat    barca a remi
• rowing machine    macchina a remi per esercizio

Português (Portuguese)
n. - remo (m)

idioms:

• rowing boat    barco a remos
• rowing machine    aparelho que estimula o movimento de remo

Русский (Russian)
снабженный веслами

idioms:

• rowing boat    гребная шлюпка
• rowing machine    гимнастическое устройство в виде лодки для зарядки

Español (Spanish)
n. - remo

idioms:

• rowing boat    bote de remos
• rowing machine    máquina de remo

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - rodd

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
划船

idioms:

• rowing boat    划艇
• rowing machine    训练用的划船架, 划船练习器

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 划船

idioms:

• rowing boat    划艇
• rowing machine    訓練用的划船架, 划船練習器

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 배 젓기, 조정, 조정용

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - ローイング

idioms:

• rowing boat    こぎ舟
• rowing machine    ローイングマシーン

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) تجذيف‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮חתירה, שיוט‬

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